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A 2026 report details challenges and costs in the U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class submarine program and AUKUS nuclear submarine project for Australia.
The Congressional Research Service released a January 26, 2026, report on the Navy’s Virginia-class submarine program and the AUKUS Pillar 1 project, which aims to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines.
The report details current procurement plans, production challenges, costs, and industrial capacity issues for the Virginia-class program, while examining technical, financial, and policy hurdles for AUKUS, including technology transfer and timelines.
It explores potential benefits of a division-of-labor approach among the U.S., UK, and Australia to improve efficiency and strengthen alliance capabilities.
The analysis supports congressional decision-making on funding, strategy, and oversight for these critical defense initiatives.
Un informe de 2026 detalla los desafíos y costos en el programa de submarinos de clase Virginia de la Armada de los Estados Unidos y el proyecto de submarinos nucleares AUKUS para Australia.